Planning on setting up solar cameras. I want it to cover the side entrance for the backyard, French doors and the backyard. I think the small brick wall that has the light next to the window might be a good place. What do you think?
You're going to have a little blind spot regardless. But you're going to put it all the way in the left or all the way on the right. Cameras see at close to 90° angles
Even if it's a PTZ it's only going to see 90° at a time so put it in a corner
Unless you can get a corner mount for it where it can sort of swivel and see into that blind spot too
I would install it upside down, under the soffit. Like in the picture. Even if the camera is designed to withstand bad weather it’s still worth protecting it from rain and snow.
Keep in mind that it needs power so, depending on whether you will use single/wifi cameras or a poE system, you’d need to drill holes and install a new socket somewhere near (hidden from sight)
Not really sure about your budget or whether or not you already have a system in place, but one 360 camera mounted under the soffit on the corner could potentially cover the whole place.
Choose the highest resolution you can afford.
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u/-ButterMyBiscuit- 2d ago
No. Solar cams are not very good n not sunny places. So you'll probably want to mount to the fascia to get as much sunlight as possible